Chicago (ORD) to Birmingham (BHM) flights
An economy award from Chicago (ORD) to Birmingham (BHM) starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Birmingham (BHM): American Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 585 miles (941 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 14 ways to fly it with one stop, through Nashville, Knoxville and Atlanta and more.
How many miles ORD to BHM costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines | 4,500 | $25.60 |
| American AAdvantageOn American Airlines | 5,500 | $5.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn American Airlines | 6,000 | $5.60 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 7,500 | $30.60 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines | 9,200 | $5.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines | 9,500 | $5.60 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 10,000 | $33.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines | 10,000 | $5.60 |
| British Airways ClubOn American Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60–355.60 |
| Etihad GuestOn American Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60 |
Business and first class prices, and 7 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from ORD to BHM
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book ORD to BHM with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
ORD to BHM with one stop
14 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Nashville (BNA)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
- Via Knoxville (TYS)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way
+1 - Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Columbia (CAE)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Raleigh/Durham (RDU)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Breeze Airways
- Via Washington (DCA)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Baltimore (BWI)American Airlines, United Airlines and 1 more, then Southwest Airlines
- Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Philadelphia (PHL)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Tampa (TPA)American Airlines, Frontier Airlines and 1 more, then Southwest Airlines
- Via Orlando (MCO)American Airlines, Frontier Airlines and 1 more, then Southwest Airlines
- Via Houston (IAH)United Airlines the whole way
ORD to BHM: common questions
How many miles does ORD to BHM cost?
In economy it starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. Next cheapest: American AAdvantage (5,500), Iberia Club (6,000) and Avianca LifeMiles (7,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from ORD to BHM?
American Airlines (oneworld) and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Birmingham (BHM).
How far is Chicago from Birmingham by plane?
Chicago (ORD) and Birmingham (BHM) are 585 miles (941 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book ORD to BHM award flights?
22 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and 14 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Chicago and Birmingham?
The most direct connections are through Nashville (BNA), Knoxville (TYS), Atlanta (ATL), Detroit (DTW) and Charlotte (CLT). On 9 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example United Airlines through Knoxville.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.